Category: Lesson 3

Treble Viol Elementary 3: Bow Distribution and Dynamics with Jacqui

Viol Player Book 1

Chapter 2

• P 27 Forland Hope: Dynamics and bow distribution: Looking at dynamics and how that changes bow speed. To play a long note quietly, a slower bow is needed and short note loudly, a faster bow is needed. Starting with bow on string and breathe in and out, relaxing the right elbow on the exhalation.
• Putting the left hand on the fingerboard without looking. Bow speed changes to play crescendo and diminuendo
• Tip of 3rd finger takes the weight of bow on the horse hair to play quietly. Keep the bow turned away to make it feel secure.
• P36 Bransle: Doing consecutive push bows for the beginning of sections, without bouncing the bow on the string by being aware of the tip of the third finger and thumb on the bow. Looking at dynamics and articulation for different notes and phrases.

Bass Elementary 3: Bow Distribution and Dynamics with Jacqui

Viol Player Book 1

Chapter 2

• P 27 Forland Hope: Dynamics and bow distribution: Looking at dynamics and how that changes bow speed. To play a long note quietly, a slower bow is needed and short note loudly, a faster bow is needed. Starting with bow on string and breathe in and out, relaxing the right elbow on the exhalation.
• Putting the left hand on the fingerboard without looking. Bow speed changes to play crescendo and diminuendo
• Tip of 3rd finger takes the weight of bow on the horse hair to play quietly. Keep the bow turned away to make it feel secure.
• P36 Bransle: Doing consecutive push bows for the beginning of sections, without bouncing the bow on the string by being aware of the tip of the third finger and thumb on the bow. Looking at dynamics and articulation for different notes and phrases.